Quebec Separatists Win Provincial Election, Promise Independence Vote

In Quebec in October 2026, the Parti Québécois won the provincial election and returned to power, promising a referendum on independence. The party fell short of a majority in the legislature.

The result puts the question of Quebec independence back at the center of debate in the province and poses a new challenge for Canadian Prime Minister Carney. Marc-Olivier Fortin said the Parti Québécois's referendum hopes rest on support from Québec Solidaire.